Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Enter Now! Third Annual Chili Cook–off to Benefit the Giving Tree
Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Village Green Giving Tree Committee Soliciting Entries -- from Jim Biddick -- Two happy chili tasters from last year's event. Photo: Cara Russell The Third
Call for Auditions at Orcas Center: A Christmas Carol
Sunday, September 14 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – Center Stage Sunday, September 21 – 1:00 to 3:00 PM – OffCenter -- from Artha Kass -- Performances: December 10 thru 14, 6:30 PM This year
A Night of Tradition and Vision
-- by Margie Doyle -- Lisa Byers, Rollie Rueb and Jan Koltun share stories of Orcas Island at the Aug. 30 "130 Years and Counting" Auction Jan Koltun addressed "An Orcas Family: 130
School District Readying for First Day, Sept. 3
Superintendent Eric Webb stands between the new middle school building and the old "80s building" as construction continues apace. -- by Margie Doyle -- Behind the chain link fences at the Orcas Island
Sand Dollars to Sea Stars!
Friday September 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. -- from Russel Barsh -- A mystery surrounding Seastar Wasting Syndrome: healthy seastars piled up with sick ones do not always get sick! Back-to-back talks
Asher & Olive Meet the Aviator
-- by Cara Russell -- From an in-tune dreamy player piano, to a wall of clocks all keeping the time of far-off places—it was a pleasant late summer evening party on Tuesday, August 26. Sponsored by
Just In: Climate Change Impacts on the Pacific NW
Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall in Eastsound -- from Marta C. Branch, San Juan County Dept of Community Development and Planning Marine Program Coordinator -- Learn how climate change
Come to the Big BBQ Bash this Sunday!
-- from Susan Gudgell, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce President -- All are invited to join the Orcas Chamber of Commerce at its End-of-Summer Bash! We business owners and summer hosts can take
Last Chance! Last Dance! Benefit
Saturday August 30 at 8 p.m. at Random Howse Disco and dancing reigns supreme at the Last Chance Last Dance benefit this Saturday -- from Julie Remington -- A benefit for a family
When a Business Becomes So Successful That…
-- by Margie Doyle -- Clyde Duke saw a beautiful building abandoned in the middle of our community that could be brought together for fun and camaraderie under its roof. April Duke saw a full-time
Encore! Encore! Romeo et Juliette
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Artha Kass -- Soprano Anna Netrebko teams up with tenor Roberto Alagna in Charles Gounod’s sensual interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless love story, Romeo et Juliette, streaming
Historic Auction Sold Out — Proxy Bids Still OK
-- from Marian O'Brien -- The Historic Benefit Auction, An Orcas Family: 130 Years and Counting, to be held now at Emmanuel Church, Benson Hall this Saturday, August 30 is SOLD OUT! Ticketed guests will
Have Some Fun Tonight!
-- from Wally Walrath -- Wednesday, Aug. 27! Come hear 4 bands play! Let off some steam on a Wednesday, all ye locals, visitors and hospitality crew. Four local bands: Whiskey Snickers (New
Community Solar for our Schools
-- from the San Juan Conservation District -- Community Solar for our Schools was developed by Islands Energy, a collaborative group of local and regional nonprofits and community volunteers led by the San Juan Islands
Get Set for a Live Experiential Course in World Theatre
• Medea, Thursday, September 4 • Streetcar Named Desire, Thursday September 25 • Skylight, Thursday, October 23 -- from Artha Kass -- Here’s your opportunity for an emersion and/or a refresher in great theatre, three
Islanders Ride in MS Deception Pass Classic
-- from Suzanne Olson -- On September 6-7, a group of Orcas Islanders will ride as many as 150 miles to benefit MS research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Deception Pass Classic. The local
